Chief Inspector's annual reports

The Chief Inspector of Mines is appointed by the Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation to administer the Mines Act and the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia. The Chief Inspector is also the Executive Director of the Mines Health, Safety and Enforcement Division's Health and Safety Branch.

Each year, the Chief Inspector issues a report highlighting mine inspection activities and administrative functions. The report also summarizes mining accidents and incidents and the results of various competitions and awards promoting mine safety and reclamation.

• Annual Report of the Chief Inspector of Mines 2022/2023 (PDF, 31MB)
• Annual Report of the Chief Inspector of Mines 2021/2022 (PDF, 14.9MB)
• Annual Report of the Chief Inspector of Mines 2020/2021 (PDF, 2.6MB)
• Annual Report of the Chief Inspector of Mines 2019 (PDF, 8.5MB)
• Annual Report of the Chief Inspector of Mines 2018 (PDF, 3.2MB)
• Annual Report of the Chief Inspector of Mines 2017 (PDF, 1.5MB)